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Transportation Technician Senior, Design/Construction Technology

Posting Begin Date: 2025/07/18

Posting End Date: 2025/08/04

Category: Engineering

Sub Category: Transportation

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 26.43

Maximum Salary: 30.44

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is hiring aTransportation Technician SeniorinDistrict 4 - Twin Falls, Idaho. This is an entry-level position and the first step in the Transportation Technician Engineer Horizontal Career Path series (TTE HCP). At ITD, we offer career paths d esigned to help employees advance while gaining hands-on experience in highway project development and construction. Our workplace fosters authenticity, inclusion, and diverse perspectives, which drive innovation and bring value to our communities.

Career Growth & Pay Progression

This role provides opportunities to work on public infrastructure projects in a rapidly evolving region. With ITD’s career path, you can build your expertise and focus on what you enjoy most. Employees have the flexibility to shape their careers based on their strengths and interests.

The Transportation Technician Senior Horizontal Career Path consists of three steps, with wage increases upon completion of each step:

+ Starting wage: $23.81

+ Step One Completion: $25.14

+ Step Two Completion: $27.65

+ Step Three Completion: $30.51

Note: Candidates with 5 years of relevant and equivalent documented experience of at least 5 years may be eligible to start at Step One.

Key Responsibilities

+ Utilize CADD and computer-aided drafting for highway design

+ Inspect construction sites for compliance with contract plans and specifications

+ Monitor contractor activities, including scheduling and installation

+ Maintain accurate daily records of labor, equipment, and materials

+ Perform or oversee technical engineering tasks in the field or office

+ Verify materials, costs, and contractor payments

+ Assist licensed engineers in designing highway construction projects

+ Review and draft construction plans under engineer supervision

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to vital projects, and build a long-term career in transportation engineering.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

+ Computer systems and applications used in engineering/construction and maintenance.

+ To qualify, applicants must have at least 6 months of work experience in the following:

+ Using construction plans, blueprints, drawings, specifications, maps, charts, graphs, manuals, schematics, and/or Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data.

+ Providing direction, training, or assistance to others on engineering, design, construction, roadway maintenance projects, or other applicable work assignments.

+ Identifying and organizing materials, tools, or equipment for construction, roadway maintenance, engineering, design projects or other applicable assignments.

+ Licensure

+ + Valid driver's license.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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